Joe Bukuras
Joe Bukuras is a multi-award-winning journalist and a law student at the University of Massachusetts. Formerly a staff reporter for CNA, Joe has covered several high-profile legal battles, including those of Mark Houck, former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, and Father James Jackson. His exclusive reporting has been cited by leading news sources such as The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, People, The New York Post, The Times of Israel, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Fox News, and Daily Mail UK.
Articles by Joe Bukuras
Pope Francis speaks to young people ahead of World Youth Day in ‘Popecast’
Jul 25, 2023 / 12:30 pm“God loves us just as we are,” the Holy Father said, adding that “the Lord always accompanies us, always. Even if we are sinners, he draws near to help us.”
Here’s how many American pilgrims are headed to World Youth Day in Lisbon
Jul 24, 2023 / 14:49 pmPope Francis will be joining the pilgrims at World Youth Day Aug. 1–6, which has the theme “Mary arose and went with haste.”
Massachusetts pregnancy centers form alliance in face of campaign against them
Jul 21, 2023 / 15:02 pmThe Pregnancy Care Alliance was created in April in part as a response to attacks on pro-life clinics and political opposition from pro-abortion forces.
Just announced: See who’s speaking at the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024
Jul 21, 2023 / 12:52 pmAs part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the gathering will be held July 17–21, 2024, and is expected to draw 80,000 Catholics.
U.S. bishops announce where millions of dollars in charitable donations are going
Jul 21, 2023 / 11:53 amThese donations "bring faith, hope, and love to people in despair, often in some of the most harsh and remote places on earth,” Bishop James Wall said.
With new law, it’s easier than ever to get a late-term abortion in Maine
Jul 20, 2023 / 13:52 pmMaine now has some of the most extreme abortion laws in the nation.
Two more anti-Catholic attacks: church in El Paso and school in Denver
Jul 19, 2023 / 14:20 pm“So many people are not getting the message of what we teach or they’re not getting a message of the Gospel at all,” said Father Charles Polifka.
Another New York diocese files for bankruptcy
Jul 18, 2023 / 12:30 pmThe bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg said the decision to file for bankruptcy follows almost 140 sexual abuse lawsuits for incidents dating back decades.
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‘The Chosen’ series gets waiver to continue filming during strike
Jul 17, 2023 / 13:30 pmFilming of the fourth season of the series about Jesus is expected to be completed in about two weeks.
New Orleans priest pleads guilty to two child molestation charges
Jul 17, 2023 / 12:38 pmFather Patrick Wattigny, 55, a former pastor and chaplain in Slidell, Louisiana, was sentenced to five years in prison.
Catholic order sells New Hampshire shrine to Shaker museum
Jul 14, 2023 / 14:02 pmThe Enfield Shaker Museum is buying the shrine to Our Lady of La Salette from the Missionaries of La Salette, who bought the land from the Shakers in 1927.
U.S. bishops call for release of Nicaraguan Bishop Álvarez
Jul 13, 2023 / 12:32 pmFollowing failed negotiations to free Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos, the U.S. bishops called for the imprisoned prelate’s release.
Former New Orleans priest gets 25 years on sexual assault and rape charges
Jul 12, 2023 / 14:15 pmThe former priest would meet his victims in the French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans, specifically targeting intoxicated men or those who were lost.
FACE Act charges brought against college student in Ohio pregnancy center attack
Jul 11, 2023 / 14:05 pmFederal charges have been filed against a 20-year-old college student in Ohio for allegedly vandalizing a pro-life pregnancy center in April.
Two arrests made in vandalism incidents at Catholic churches in Brooklyn Diocese
Jul 10, 2023 / 13:16 pmAt Resurrection Church in Brooklyn, a white marble statue of the Blessed Mother was spray-painted with black graffiti on her face, shoulders, and hands.
Archdiocese of Baltimore adds 42 accused individuals to child sex abuse list
Jul 3, 2023 / 14:35 pmThe additional names come following Maryland Attorney General’s April report on child sexual abuse in the archdiocese dating back to the 1940s.
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Tiedemann
Jun 30, 2023 / 09:54 amAuxiliary Bishop Neil Tiedemann recently turned 75, the mandatory age for bishops to submit a letter offering to step down.
State health examiner agrees that McCarrick is unfit to stand trial
Jun 29, 2023 / 15:15 pmThe update in the case could lead to the dismissal of the only criminal charges that McCarrick, 92, has ever had to face.
Pope Francis reflects on St. Peter as ‘rock,’ ‘stone,’ and ‘pebble’ on June 29 solemnity
Jun 29, 2023 / 09:11 amIn his Angelus address on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, the Holy Father reflected on the different meanings of Peter’s name.
President Biden says ‘not big on abortion’ but campaigns with strong abortion message
Jun 28, 2023 / 15:32 pmPresident Joe Biden cited his Catholic faith at a campaign fundraiser Tuesday for a reason why he is “not big on abortion.”